We provide a sense of place for those who live and visit Weardale by telling the stories of its history and heritage. Attached is High House Chapel, the oldest Methodist Chapel in continuous use. We also specialise in providing family history research for people
We are a small independent folk museum run entirely by volunteers to the high standards set by the Arts Council for England.
We are open from 1.30 - 4.30pm
Easter and Bank Holidays
May, June, Sept & Oct - Wed to Sunday
July and August - every afternoon.
How much does it cost ?
Adult £3 , Children FREE.
Don't be put off by our low prices.
When you've seen the quality of our displays and the work of our volunteers you can always make a donation.
Access ?
Parking is behind the Museum but visitors can be dropped off at the door.
The Museum is a two up and two down cottage with the upper floor accessed by stairs with a bannister. Access for wheelchair users to the two downstairs rooms is provided from the door by the main road and we can remove furniture to improve the experience. Our upstairs displays including the Weardale Tapestry can be viewed in our large books and on our specially designed ipad displays.
There are a number of chairs sited around the building for visitors to take a rest.
